Does patent ductus arteriosus cause easy sweating?

Written by Di Zhi Yong
Cardiology
Updated on September 07, 2024
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The arterial duct is prone to sweating. During this period, it is best to advise patients to monitor changes in blood pressure, heart rate, and pulse. Sometimes there may be incidences of rapid heart rate, as this is a type of congenital heart disease. If a patient is prone to respiratory infections, especially pneumonia, this condition can lead to a decrease in resistance. For such patients with weak constitution, they are more likely to sweat. In terms of treatment, early surgical intervention is advised to alleviate the sweating, and preparations should be made early on.

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Is an 8mm patent ductus arteriosus severe?

Since patent ductus arteriosus is a congenital heart disease, it is recommended that patients have regular echocardiographic re-examinations. For the majority, this condition can close on its own. However, if it does not close, surgical treatment is necessary. Currently, the patient's patent ductus arteriosus has reached about 8 millimeters, which is quite severe. It is advised to seek early surgical treatment at a hospital to alleviate the symptoms. Presently, there are no medications available to treat this disease, and surgical treatment is the primary approach. Early surgical intervention at a hospital is advisable.

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Can you swim with patent ductus arteriosus?

If the patient has a history of patent ductus arteriosus, it is recommended that they avoid vigorous exercise, as this can increase the heart's oxygen consumption, leading to symptoms such as palpitations, chest tightness, and difficulty breathing. If it is solely this condition, sometimes palpitations may occur, leading to changes in cardiac function. It is advised not to swim. While appropriate exercise can be beneficial, swimming requires better cardiopulmonary function. It is recommended that patients undergo early surgical treatment to improve their current condition.

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Can you drink alcohol with a patent ductus arteriosus?

Under normal circumstances, the ductus arteriosus in newborns gradually closes, and in most infants, the ductus arteriosus is completely closed within three months. However, for some people, even after one year of birth, the ductus arteriosus may not necessarily be diagnosed as congenital patent ductus arteriosus (PDA), a heart condition. Patients with this condition often experience pathological cardiac phenomena such as left-to-right shunts or right-to-left shunts. Due to these potential issues, the cardiac workload can worsen, leading to cardiac dysfunction and eventually heart failure. Drinking alcohol can potentially increase the patient's blood pressure and heart rate, adding more strain to the heart and exacerbating the condition. Therefore, it is advised that such patients avoid alcohol until after surgical treatment has been completed and their condition has stabilized. There are two methods of surgical treatment: most cases can be completely cured with interventional therapy, while a minority may require surgical ligation.

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Is a patent ductus arteriosus funnel type severe?

The arterial duct is a pathway through which blood from the maternal placenta is delivered to the fetus. This pathway usually closes at birth, and in most cases, it successfully closes within three months. If it remains open after one year, it can be diagnosed as a patent ductus arteriosus. The shapes of the arterial duct include funnel-shaped, tubular, and window-type. Regardless of the type, if it does not cause serious cardiac complications, it can be addressed with interventional treatments or surgical procedures, making it a relatively non-severe condition. However, if the patent ductus arteriosus remains open for a long time, leading to severe pulmonary arterial hypertension and even left-to-right shunts causing serious cardiac dysfunction, it is considered severe. Therefore, the shape of the patent ductus arteriosus does not have diagnostic significance regarding the severity of the condition. Rather, the severity is assessed based on the patient's symptoms, evaluation of cardiac function through echocardiography, and the condition of pulmonary artery pressure. In the early stages, most cases of patent ductus arteriosus are not very serious and can be resolved through treatment.

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The reasons for ventricular enlargement due to patent ductus arteriosus

Patent ductus arteriosus can lead to enlargement of the anterior heart, as it can cause enlargement of the left atrium, left ventricle, or anterior ventricle, potentially leading to heart failure, especially altering heart function. If a patient has a patent ductus arteriosus, I personally recommend getting an ECG at a hospital early and then determining a treatment plan. Currently, surgical treatment is advised to improve the condition of reduced heart function. During this time, it is still important to actively and regularly monitor changes in the patient’s blood pressure, heart rate, and pulse. If the heart rate is too fast or blood pressure is elevated, regular hospital visits are necessary for management.